Quadrantids

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2025 Visibility Forecast

96
Visibility Score
114.7
Expected /hr
12.9%
Moon Illum.
good
80.6°
Best Alt.
at 01:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

Potential strongest shower of the year but short peak (~6 hours). Bright fireballs common, no persistent trains. Poor January weather often limits observations.

Geçmiş

Named after defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis. First noted 1825 by Antonio Brucalassi.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeQUA
ClassMajor Shower

ZSH120
Velocity40.4 km/s
Speed ClassMedium (30-50 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.1

Radiant RA230.1°
Radiant Dec+48.5°
Peak Sol. Lng.283.16°

Ana Cisim2003 EH1
Parent Typeasteroid
Best Hemispherenorthern

2025 Dates

Activity StartDec 28
Activity EndJan 12
Zirve TarihiJan 03

Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
Moon Condition good
Best Timepredawn

Characteristics

Bright Fireballs Short Peak